#The Lost Bookshop

[abodeofmagic]

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Did anyone else get a lot of A.Z. FELL & Co. vibes from The Lost Bookshop? The way the bookshop was clearly alive and conspired about the people in its vicinity, the way it was capable of way more power than expected, the way it had whimsical little trinkets and odd books in so many places. (And especially in how it forced people to read specific books.)

It would be a fantastic au for an Ineffable Husbands fanfic.

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"The thing about books," she said, "is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of."

-The Lost Bookshop

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[bdazzlebooklover]

My top 10 books of 2023.

The only rule, I can have NOT read them before.

#1. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

#2. A House with Good Bones by T Kingfisher

#3. Under the Howling Moon by Melanie Karsak

#4. Fiends and Festivals by S. Usher Evans

#5. The Last Bookseller by Gary Goodman

#6. Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree

#7. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

#8. The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

#9. Warrior and Protector by Peter Gibbons

#10. The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

Such a great year of reading!!!

[marauderjojo]

“In a place called lost strange things are found.”

Evie Woods- The Lost Bookshop

[lakecountylibrary]

Read -> Reading -> To-Read

Here's what's been in Beth's TBR pile lately!

✅ Just Finished:

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

This magical novel is a love letter to books, readers, authors, libraries and bookshops. Traveling between 1922 and a modern timeline, Woods captivates the reader by weaving magic with reality. She builds extremely strong, passionate and complex women in Opaline, Martha and Madame Bowden while keeping in line with the events evolving around them. Small but special appearances by James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway will delight readers, as will locations in France, England and Ireland.

Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

A charming rom-com, especially perfect for March (set in Cobh)! Raine and Jack's charisma and connection will have readers chuckling and cheering. Jack has OCD and runs the LOCAL pub. Raine has recently dropped out of medical school, copes with ADHD and travels the world playing music. Full of lovable characters, readers will breeze through this novel and feel full-hearted after.

♾️ Currently Listening: Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen

Perfect match for viewers of series Derry Girls. Maeve Murray and her friends work in the local factory as they await the results of their exams and what they hope will be the start of their new lives—away from their small town and The Troubles.

🔮 To Read: We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland by Fintan O'Toole

I'm looking forward to reading this author's viewpoints on growing up in a changing Ireland. The prelude indicates a promising journey through his experiences.

See more of Beth's recs

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"The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods.

"The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods is a heartwarming novel that follows the journey of Maddie Hanson, who inherits a struggling bookstore from her beloved grandfather in the quaint town of Cavern Cove. Determined to honor her grandfather's legacy, Maddie embarks on a mission to revive the bookstore and restore its former glory. Along the way, she encounters a cast of charming characters, including the enigmatic James Gallagher, whose presence adds a spark of romance to her life. As Maddie delves deeper into the bookstore's history, she uncovers family secrets and hidden treasures that shed light on her own identity and purpose. With the support of her newfound friends and the magic of books, Maddie learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the power of community. Evie Woods crafts a delightful narrative filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and literary charm, capturing the essence of small-town life and the enchantment of bookstores. Through Maddie's journey of self-discovery and personal growth, the novel celebrates the transformative power of stories and the enduring bonds of family. With its endearing characters and uplifting message, "The Lost Bookshop" is a delightful read that will leave readers feeling inspired and uplifted.

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[rainbowofcrazy]

100th read. Let's roll.

The Lost Bookshop, by Evie Woods 💙📚👀

Bookshops and trauma, and love! and trauma, and magic! and trauma. Emotional, beautiful, frustrating, shocking, and oh yeah, traumatic.

Full review: https://rainbowofcrazy.wordpress.com/2024/11/05/reading-goals-a-book-review-the-lost-bookshop-by-evie-woods/

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The Lost Bookshop - Evie Woods

Started: 14.11.24 Finished: 19.11.24 No. of pages: 434

Man, oh man. What a book. It was simple. It was powerful. It was magical. There was nothing show-stopping or out-of-the-worldly about the book. Yet, it connected to me in a manner that few books do. This book spoke to my soul in the most subtle way. It was so subtle that I didn't even realize my soul was listening until I reached the end of the book and let out a sob right from my heart.

There was nothing extraordinary about the characters. Opaline, Martha and Henry were just normal people trying to find meaning and purpose in their respective lives. They were all special in their own ways but nothing about them stood out to make me fall in love with them. And yet, each of their stories were intriguing. I was eagerly flipping the pages to know what happens next. I don't know what that says about the writing of the characters, but it does say a great deal about the plot.

Yet again, the plot was nothing special. There was no action, not too much drama. It was a slow-moving book with enough happening to keep me going. There was no sense of urgency or no intense need to immerse myself into the world as I do with other books. But there was something about the plot, about the writing that just wouldn't let me put the book down. The way the lives of the three protagonists were intertwined was probably one of the most interesting things about the book. And the magic woven in was unexpected. I was not expecting to see elements of fantasy and magic when I picked up this book, and when it was delivered, it was done so delicately and so beautifully that it was surprising yet easy to digest. It was not forced in and sat really well with the tone of the book.

I absolutely loved this book. Being a crazed maniac for books, if you give me a book that hosts a story about other books and booklovers, you can't expect me to not fall in love. The aspect of bookdealers and bookshop owners and book scholars was just so fascinating to me. This book caters to literally every inch of my book-loving soul without giving in to hard fantasy (which is very hard to achieve).

Overall, 10/10.

I genuinely loved everything about the book. There was nothing distasteful about it even during the bits of angst. It is not my most favorite for sure. But something about the book, about its whimsical, mysterious, magical nature makes me rate it higher than other books which have stimulated me more. I guess the ease and enjoyability of reading plays a huge factor in that.

100% would recommend. Definitely a comfort-read.

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The Lost Bookshop - Evie Woods

Personal rating: 3/5✨️

The premise was, as in most books, quite promising. It was another one of the many "books about books/stories/bookshops/libraries" that I seem to be drawn to. Basically, it centers around 3 people: Martha and Henry (present day), and Opaline (past). All three are in desperate need of a change in their lives, all looking to carve their own path away from the circumstances that led them to where they are. As you may predict, they all become tied to a mysterious lost bookstore, etc. etc.

I honestly thought the book was a solid 4/5 for about three-quarters of the story. Then the last quarter brought it down to a 3/5. The plot just became too forced and predictable, the writing too cheesy, and the dialogue too unnatural. I found myself basically skimming the pages towards the end, just to get the story over with.

What I liked:

The premise, as mentioned earlier

The strength of the characters, Martha and Opaline (and yeah, maybe even Henry)

Madame Bowden!!!

The magical realism

The generally fast-paced flow of the plot

What I disliked:

The forced romance storyline

The fact that Opaline's story felt like a fanfic writer writing a multi-chapter whump-and-angst-fest for their fave character

Two full-grown adults who are shit at communicating

A romance storyline that did not need to be there

Cartoonishly villanous characters

A backstory randomly slotted in completely out of nowhere to connect the two timelines

Have I mentioned the forced romance yet?

Very whiny man

Overall, it was pretty meh. At least it briefly made me feel something (anger at the two characters experiencing a sitcom-level misunderstanding of feelings because they can't just fucking TALK to each other with some level of emotional honestly).

[myinspirationjournalquotes]

Unlike the movies, you don't just leave your home, your marriage and everything you knew and simply start a new life. There is a bit in between where you're just breathing—like a drowning man who clings to a rock. You know you're alive, you can move, even speak, but something is missing.

From The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

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Book Review: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

The Lost Bookshop Kindle The Lost Bookshop by Evie WoodsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Okay, that was an E-ride.  A lot of twists and turns, two timelines eventually merging and it still left enough in the air for a sequel at the very least. Bookshops have always been associated with magic because books contain stories that can readily transport you.View all my reviews Amazon   The Echo of Old…

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The Lost Bookshop touched my soul. Evie Woods writes about three of the most important things in my life – books, strong women and hope.

For all the 'all of the women who have been marginalized in the past and continue to be written out of their stories, even today.'

The story is told by two women who, though they live generations apart, are able to claim their self-determination and liberty at the same location in Dublin, at 12 Ha’penny Lane.  In 1921, Opaline escapes a brutally domineering brother in London, finds her footing at a bookshop in Paris, but has to escape again to Dublin. In current times, Martha arrives in Dublin battered and bruised, having…

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